'Beautiful lady'- Founder of Carlow Tidy Towns sadly passes as tributes pour in

Tributes have poured in across Carlow following the passing of a local woman known and loved by many.

Monica McCormack (née Mullarkey) was from Bellwood Drive, Tullow, Co. Carlow and formerly of Boyle, Co. Roscommon.

She sadly passed away on 19th July 2026 peacefully at The District Hospital, Carlow surrounded by her loving family; predeceased by her brothers Sean, Eamon, Gus and Roger.

Monica is sadly missed by her loving husband Vincent, sons Marcus and Paul, Marcus’s partner Claire, daughter-in-law Geraldine, brother Tom (Australia), sister Mary (Cavan), grandchildren Keeva, Órla, Rachel, Emma and Cathal, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends.

Monica was a dedicated founding member of Tullow Tidy Towns Committee who paid tribute to her on social media.

Their post said: “Today we learned of the passing of Monica McCormack who was one of the founding members of Tullow Tidy Towns.

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“She made an invaluable contribution for many years alongside Eileen McNabb and many others. We express our sincere sympathy to her husband Vincent, sons Marcus and Paul and all the McCormack family”.

Messages of condolences have been left on RIP.ie for Monica and her family, one person said: “ Our heart felt sympathy to Vincent, Marcus, Paul, Claire, Geraldine, Grandchildren and the extended family on the passing of Monica. RIP.

“Monica was our dear friend and neighbour for over 60 years. Monica was a beautiful lady full of kindness, compassion, empathy and Joie de Vivre. May Monica rest in eternal peace. Fondly remembered and greatly missed”.

Another person said: “It is with such a heavy heart broken heart we have to write this. Monica you are such a beautiful kind hearted love filled lady and I treasure your friendship for the past 35 years. Please give my precious Tom a huge kiss and a hug from me. Love you Monica”.